Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 3. |
Subtitle 21. MENTAL HYGIENE REGULATIONS |
Chapter 10.21.30. Telemental Health Services |
Sec. 10.21.30.06. Technical Requirements
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A provider of TMH health services shall have video technology components as follows:
A. A minimum bandwidth of 384 KBPS (H.263), 256 KBPS (H.264), or technical equivalent;
B. A monitor with a:
(1) Minimum net display of 16" diagonally; and
(2) Non-anamorphic video picture display;
C. A minimum video resolution of 1 Common Intermediate Format (CIF), or 1 Source Input Format (SIF);
D. Internet protocol sessions that are encrypted unless they are conducted entirely on a protected network, or using a virtual private network connection; and
E. A camera at the originating site, that has pan, tilt, and zoom capabilities that can be remotely controlled from the distant site.